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riverbendviewgal

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12. In Canada we have a shorter time to campaign
Tue Aug 13, 2024, 01:25 PM
Aug 2024

An election period, which can last from 37 to 51 days, begins on the date the writs are issued and ends on election day. Most candidates start campaigning once the election is called, but some may start earlier.

During the campaign, the goal of the parties and candidates is to convince voters that they are the best party or person for the job. To do this, parties and candidates:

promote their platform (usually this is a document that parties use to tell voters about their goals, ideas and principles—it is a way for parties to put in writing what they would do if they are elected)
go door to door in their riding to meet with voters, and
take part in debates with candidates of other parties

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I haven't seen this mentioned [View all] cyclonefence Aug 2024 OP
It would be nice. Other countries do have limited campaign seasons. sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #1
YES!!! birdographer Aug 2024 #2
I have been thinking this for several years. It would save so much money and stress and hate speech. ratchiweenie Aug 2024 #3
I was just thinking this the other day! Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #4
The unity of the country would be so much better liberal N proud Aug 2024 #5
Especially now that running for office seems to be such a lucrative enterprise Walleye Aug 2024 #6
But, but, but what would the 24/7 cable news channels... rubbersole Aug 2024 #15
How about having the earliest presidential primary in April or May? Sneederbunk Aug 2024 #7
Doesn't the UK limit their election season to 6 weeks? catrose Aug 2024 #8
Yes. We were there for the 3 weeks leading up to this recent election, and apart from some scattered signs TheRickles Aug 2024 #17
K&R. to that. doublethink Aug 2024 #9
I wish we could, but the Constitution's First Amendment won't permit it. Mister Ed Aug 2024 #10
I think there's a difference between "political speech" cyclonefence Aug 2024 #11
In Canada we have a shorter time to campaign riverbendviewgal Aug 2024 #12
Mega media will say NO ! RANDYWILDMAN Aug 2024 #13
Don the Con C OH Dem Aug 2024 #14
There should be a designated time period... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #16
Yes--I just heard a discussion about this on NPR Lulu KC Aug 2024 #18
It would be great if incumbents were required to DO THEIR JOB and only flor-de-jasmim Aug 2024 #19
Yes! Short season in many other countries. joanbarnes Aug 2024 #20
I'd be all for it COL Mustard Aug 2024 #21
I've seen several posts on twitter about 100 days. chowder66 Aug 2024 #22
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